GOP Leadership & RINO Departures

The most powerful Republican female in the House has announced that she will not seek reelection in 2008. Rep. Deborah Pryce (R-OH) was the fourth ranking member of the House Republican leadership. She will leave a void in the GOP leadership structure. Also announcing this week that he will not run again was Chip Pickering (R-MS) who is just 44. Chip is a social conservative that we regret to see leaving. Former Speaker of the House Dennis Hastert (R-IL) also announced that he will not seek reelection. Three House Republicans; John Doolittle R- CA), Rick Renzi (R-AZ) and Don Young of R-AK) are undergoing FBI investigations and could be forced to leave.
See also: 8-Term Ohio Rep. Deborah Pryce to Retire & Pickering Announces Retirement